ISC-Network Quiz

What are the advantages of using Single Mode Fibre optic cable

• Can be used for transmission beyond 2 km

• Relatively Cheap

• Use of LED Light

• Cheaper Hardware

What is full duplex communication?

• Able to only transmit

• Able to only receive or transmit at any one time

• Able to transmit and receive simultaneously

• Able to only receive

What is Network Topology?

• An arrangement or physical lay out of network cables on the network.

• An arrangement or physical lay out of switches on the network.

• An arrangement or physical lay out of hosts on the network.

• An arrangement or physical lay out of computers, cables and other components on the network.

What is one disadvantage for a Star Topology?

• Long cable run

• Single point of failure

• Slow transmission Speed

• All of the above

What would be the reason for using Shielded twisted pair cables?

• Mechanical protection

• For connecting power supply

• To minimise EMI and RFI Interference

• For earthing purposes

What is the max cable length for a twisted pair cable?

• 50 metres

• 100 metres

• 150 metres

• 200 metres

What is the main function of a router?

• Interconnect networks and provides broadcast control

• Broadcast data sent to it to all hosts

• For connecting wireless devices

• Connection hub for hosts

What is the device that is used to connect hosts together in a close proximity?

• Router

• Switch

• Hub

• All of the above

What is category of twisted pair cables would be used for a data rate of up to 1 Gbps?

• Cat 5e

• Cat 6

• Cat 6a

• Cat 7

What of the following statements pertaining to a switch is false?

• Needs to be configured with an IP address

• Can offer full duplex transmission

• Filters traffic based on MAC Addresses

• Connects LAN segments